The roles of a MiRNA and its targeted methyltransferase 3 in carotenoid accumulation in adductor muscles of QN orange scallops.

ABSTRACT:

Background

QN Orange scallops are interspecific hybrids with orange adductor muscles that are rich in carotenoids. In this study, analysis of miRNA expression profiles was performed to explore possible regulatory patterns involved in carotenoid accumulation in adductor muscles of QN Orange scallops.

Results

A total of 91 differentially expressed miRNA between the white and orange adductor muscles were identified. GO and KEGG analysis of target genes of differentially expressed miRNAs revealed enrichments in the transmembrane transporter activity-related pathways, kinase activity-related pathways, signal transduction-related pathways, ATP binding cassette transporters (ABC transporters), retinol metabolism, lipid-related metabolism, and calcium signaling pathway. In particula

SUBMITTER: Song J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11884202 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature